Sports and Live Betting

Sports Betting on Major Events

At Draft Kings Sportsbook you’ll find traditional markets across major sports, with pre-match and in-play odds, accumulators and live betting. We cover football, horse racing, tennis and more, with clear access to outright markets, match bets, in-play lines and race meeting markets throughout the season.

Football

Extensive coverage of league and cup fixtures with match odds, in-play markets and accumulator options. Expect outright markets and regular in-play updates across major competitions.

• Premier League
• FA Cup
• UEFA Champions League

Horse Racing

Full racecards, win/place markets and daily ante-post prices for UK and Irish meetings. In-play markets and race specials available on selected meetings.

• Cheltenham Festival
• Royal Ascot
• Daily UK meetings

Tennis

Pre-match and live markets for tour events, with set and match betting plus in-play point markets. Coverage spans grass, clay and hard-court tournaments.

• Wimbledon
• ATP Tour
• Grand Slams

Rugby

Markets for international tests and club competitions, including outright, match and handicap betting. Live in-play lines for key fixtures are available.

• Six Nations
• Premiership Rugby
• European Champions Cup

Cricket

Match and series markets across formats, with live odds for T20, ODI and Test matches. Accumulators and player markets are offered for major tournaments.

• County Championship
• IPL
• International Tests

Boxing

Pre-fight and in-play markets for professional bouts, including fight outcome and round betting. Specials and prop markets appear for major cards.

• World title fights
• Domestic cards
• Undercard markets

MMA

Markets for major promotions with winner, method and round markets. In-play betting is available on selected high-profile events.

• UFC
• Bellator
• International events

Golf

Outright, each-way and daily leaderboard markets for tour events. In-play scoring markets appear during key tournaments.

• The Open
• PGA Tour
• European Tour

Basketball

Pre-match lines, live in-play markets and player props for domestic and international leagues. Popular for accumulators and match specials.

• NBA
• EuroLeague
• British Basketball

Darts

Match and leg betting with in-play odds for televised events. Outright markets and high checkout specials are commonly offered.

• PDC World Championship
• Premier League
• Major televised events

Snooker

Markets for match winners, frames and tournament outrights across the season. In-play frame betting is available on selected events.

• World Championship
• UK Championship
• Ranking events

Formula 1

Qualifying, race winner and podium markets with live updates across the season. Specials and championship markets are listed for each Grand Prix.

• British Grand Prix
• Season championship markets
• Race handicaps and specials

Betting on Esports Events

Esports are a core part of the Draft Kings Sportsbook. You can back teams and players across a wide range of video game competitions, with markets for match winner, map and tournament outrights. Markets shown on DraftKings are updated in-play to follow major events as they run.

• CS2: A fast-paced shooter with a large pro circuit, featuring ESL Pro League and IEM events and competitive qualifiers for match and map betting.
• Dota 2: High-stakes team strategy seen at The International and regional majors, with markets for series winners, props and compendium-related bets.
• League of Legends: One of the biggest esports scenes, featuring LEC and Worlds, offering outright, match, seasonal split and series markets.
• Valorant: A tactical shooter with a growing calendar; follow Valorant Champions Tour and major international events with futures and in-play odds.
• Call of Duty: Franchise leagues like the Call of Duty League deliver seasonal events and Major tournaments, with match, playoff and event prop markets.
• Rainbow Six Siege: Tactical team play in events such as Six Invitational and regional leagues, providing map, series and live-odds betting options.
• Rocket League: High-octane hybrid of cars and football with RLCS events; bet on match winners, handicaps, series futures and tournament outrights.
• StarCraft II: Classic RTS competition with global cups and the World Championship Series, offering maps, match, handicap and ladder-cup markets.
• EA Sports FC: Football simulation leagues and tournaments mirror real-world seasons, giving markets for match results, totals, season futures and player markets.
• Overwatch 2: Team-based shooter with regional leagues and international playoffs; markets cover maps, match winners, series bets and in-play markets.

Novelty Betting Markets

Draft Kings also offers betting options beyond traditional sports, including novelty markets, prediction bets and entertainment markets.

Special Bets

Novelty markets for weather events, celebrity news and cryptocurrency prices. Perfect for single wagers, fun multiples and quick-turn staking.

Prediction Markets

Flexible markets to back economic events, election outcomes and industry milestones, with prices that move as demand changes on DraftKings markets.

Politics and Entertainment

Markets for political elections, film and television awards and music chart outcomes, offering clear settlement rules and straightforward bet types.

Beginner-Friendly Sports Betting

New to sports betting? Try straightforward markets at Draft Kings where familiar rules and clear match formats make learning easy. Pick sports you already follow - simple outcomes and common competitions help build confidence.

• Football: Easy to follow with clear outcomes like home/draw/away and well-known competitions such as the Premier League and Champions League. Familiar match structure helps newcomers watch and learn.
• Tennis: One-on-one matches and best-of sets make it simple to back a winner or total games. Match duration and scoring are easy to track live.
• Basketball: High-scoring games with straightforward win and total markets. Quarter structure and regular scoring make it simple to follow momentum during play.
• Boxing: A single contest between two fighters keeps markets focused and direct. Picking a winner or round outcome is easy to understand for first-timers.
• MMA: Like boxing, MMA offers clear head-to-head matchups and simple winner markets, with short, defined fight formats that are easy to follow.
• Formula 1: Races are discrete events with clear results and a fixed calendar, making race-winner and podium markets easy to track through the season.
• Ice Hockey: Short periods and frequent scoring allow newcomers to grasp match flow quickly. Simple match-winner and total goals markets work well for live betting.
• Baseball: Simple head-to-head matchups with innings and clear outcomes help new bettors learn pacing and form. Markets are easy to follow on the DraftKings site.

Sports Betting Markets

Draft Kings offers a broad range of sportsbook bet types to suit casual and regular bettors. You can place pre-match and in-play wagers, build accumulators, back match winners, use handicap and totals markets, or pick player and tournament outrights. Markets and odds vary by event and competition.

• Match result: Pick the winner or a draw in a match. Simple and popular for most fixtures. Available pre-match and in-play.
• Totals (Over/Under): Also called over/under. Bet whether total goals or points will be above or below a set number. Markets are common in football and basketball.
• Handicap betting: Levels the playing field by giving one side a goal or point start. Use when one team is favourite. Odds reflect the adjusted score.
• Player or event bets: Back a player to score, assist, or reach a milestone. You can also bet on event-specific outcomes like bookings. Markets vary by sport and fixture.
• Score markets: Correct score and half-time/full-time selections let you predict exact results. Payouts are bigger but harder to hit. Suitable for targeted bets on selected games.
• Accumulators: On DraftKings you can combine several selections into one bet for a bigger return. All picks must win to cash. Multiples range from doubles up to larger accumulators.
• Live betting: Place bets while the event unfolds. Odds update in real time and new markets appear during play. Useful for picking markets that suit the match flow.
• Tournament winner (outrights): Also called outrights. Back a team or player to win a competition before or during the event. Odds change as the tournament progresses.

Watch Live Sports

At Draft Kings you can watch selected live matches directly from your account as part of live betting. Streams are integrated with the in-play markets so you can follow a match while checking odds and placing bets. Available events vary by competition and location; sign in to see current streaming options.

DraftKings’ streams often include live statistics and event tracking to help you assess markets in real time. The video player sits alongside live markets so you can switch markets, compare stats and keep up with score updates without leaving the event page. Streaming eligibility depends on market and regulatory limits.

1. Check upcoming events: Open the sports section and browse the schedule or in-play list to see which fixtures are available to stream. Events with possible streaming will be shown in the event list; availability is shown before kick-off and during play.
2. Find the streaming icon: Look for the live video icon or 'Watch' label next to the match. This flag shows selected events that carry a stream; click the fixture to open the event page where live markets and video are grouped together.
3. Open live betting: Expand the in-play markets for the match to see current odds, markets and any live stats. The video player is embedded on the same page so you can follow play while checking market movements and placing bets.
4. Start the stream: Tap the video window or press the play button on the event page to begin watching. If required, confirm you are logged in and that your account region allows streaming; use the on-screen controls to view stats and switch market tabs.

Odds and Betting Markets

Draft Kings shows sportsbook odds as the implied probability of an outcome and a simple way to calculate potential payouts. Odds indicate how likely an event is judged and translate into a potential return on a winning bet. You can switch between decimal, fractional and American formats to view markets the way you prefer.

At DraftKings the link between risk and potential return is straightforward: higher odds usually reflect a lower probability and a larger possible payout, while shorter odds typically deliver smaller returns for more likely outcomes. Odds apply across pre-match and live betting to help you compare markets without implying guaranteed results.

Sports Betting Tips and Strategies

Draft Kings Sportsbook provides concise insights and practical predictions for major sporting events across football, cricket, rugby and more. Use these quick guides to understand markets, compare odds and follow live updates. The aim is to help you make informed choices, manage stakes responsibly and explore alternative markets without promising outcomes.

• Check recent form: review the last six to eight matches, home and away records, and recent scorelines. Short winning or losing runs often change market value more than reputation alone, so factor current momentum into your selection.
• Verify team news and injuries: follow official club updates, press conferences and reliable reporters for late withdrawals, injuries or suspensions. A single unexpected absence can shift odds and make alternate markets more attractive close to kick-off.
• Use head-to-heads and key stats: look at previous meetings, goal patterns, average goals and set-piece records. Also consider playing style and conditions such as weather or pitch surface, which can influence which market to target.
• Explore multiple markets and compare odds: beyond match winner try totals, both teams to score, handicaps and cards. Compare prices across operators, including DraftKings, to find value and avoid placing oversized stakes on a single outcome.
• Follow live betting and manage activity: watch momentum shifts in-play to find opportunistic markets, or try virtual events when live fixtures are limited but treat them as entertainment. Always set deposit, stake and time limits and use self-exclusion tools to stay in control.